Глава 589.
Chapter 589 Escape from Chelsea
If you want to ask, who is the most interesting focus of European football throughout the middle and late June?
Except for the well-deserved high cold, it must be Arjan Robben.
This Dutch winger, known for his outstanding explosive power and speed, has always been hailed by the outside world as the love of Alpine. He shined under Alpine’s command and became the star of the left wing and won the amazement of the entire European football scene.
But since last season, rumors about Robben’s transfer have been endless.
When Real Madrid President Calderon was campaigning, he listed three goals for all members, namely Kaka, Robben and Fabregas. However, one year after being elected, all three players have not coming.
Because of this, Robben has always been associated with Real Madrid.
In the second half of the Premier League last season, Robben gradually lost his main position due to injuries. Especially in the Champions League knockout rounds, the starting position was replaced by teenager Kalaw. This directly led to the media’s harder hype about Robben. Rumors of leaving the team.
By this summer, Chelsea sent away head coach Mourinho and ushered in coach Rijkaard, who welcomed his fellow Dutch compatriots and hoped that Robben could stay in the team, and Chelsea also made it clear that they hoped to be able to. Renew the contract with Robben.
This could have stopped outside suspicion in time, but in fact, the contract renewal negotiations have been delayed.
On the contrary, news of Robben joining Real Madrid has been continuously revealed.
For a time, the entire European football scene seems to have concluded that Robben will become another superstar introduced by Real Madrid this summer, and even many Real Madrid fans have begun to look forward to the scene of the Dutch flying in the Bernabeu.
It was in this atmosphere that Gao Han finally handled his personal affairs, left Beijing and returned to Europe.
But his first stop was a bit surprising.
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The Netherlands, Groningen.
It was Robben’s father Hans who came to pick him up. He was also Robben’s agent.
In addition to his wife Lin Xia, Jorge Mendes, who was also one of Robben’s agents, accompanied Gao Han.
Sitting in Hans’ car two in front of each other, heading to the hotel they had prepared in advance, talking and laughing along the way, the main topic could not be separated from tomorrow’s Robben’s wedding.
Yes, he is getting married.
The object was his classmates in high school. Gao Han had seen him many times. The two had been in love for seven years.
Sometimes when I think about it, Gao Han is also quite embarrassed.
He still remembered that when he first met Robben, he was a fledgling boy, but now he has grown up and is about to get married, which made him feel that time flies by.
But his hand clenched Lin Xia harder involuntarily.
“Mr. Gao Han, Arjan is very happy to know you are coming. He originally planned to come to the airport to pick you up in person, but you know, he was very busy today, so I came.” Hans drove in front. Smiled.
“I can understand, Hans.” Gao Han smiled.
It is also a great joy for Gao Han to be able to watch his lover get married with his own eyes.
“However, I still hope you can have a good talk with him.”
"что не так?"
Hans hesitated to speak, but Gao Han, who was sitting in the back row, noticed it.
“He is not in a good mood right now. If he had already booked for the wedding period, I am afraid he would not be in the mood to get married now. You must know that he was very dissatisfied with his situation last season, especially in the Champions League.”
As early as in the Champions League final, Gao Han noticed Robben’s displeasure, because he was not injured or ill in that game, but Mourinho was placed on the bench, instead reusing Kalaw. This is for Robben. It is definitely unacceptable.
Of course, from Mourinho’s perspective, he chose Kalaw to strengthen the defensive press in the frontcourt, but it is indeed too extravagant to put a player like Robben on the bench.
“In addition to the game, Mourinho’s attitude also made Robben very dissatisfied because he once publicly criticized Robben, hoping that he could be more responsible, but you also know that the real reason for Robben’s frequent injuries lies in Chelsea. Unreasonable competition within the team and Chelsea’s poor treatment.”
Robben often calls Gao Han, complains to Gao Han, and occasionally consults Gao Han’s opinions, so Gao Han is quite familiar with it, and the main reason lies in Mourinho’s use of people.
The professional league is very realistic and cruel, and Mourinho’s management methods are also very realistic.
When the players perform well, Mourinho will be very open-minded, and even some appropriate accommodations. At this time, the cooperation between the players and the coach will be very harmonious, and there will even be a scene of deep mentoring and apprenticeship.
Robben was like this in the early days of Mourinho’s coaching, so he performed very well, almost as the number one star in the Chelsea team.
But when Robben started getting injured frequently, Mourinho’s attitude towards him changed.
Or it should be said that Robben’s continuous performance and state were affected by frequent injuries, and he really realized the reality of Mourinho’s management of the locker room, that is, his attitude towards players who could not help the team. , It is too indifferent, even for Robben.
Soon, the relationship between Robben and Mourinho dropped from the original mentorship to a freezing point. At this time, the outside world began to hype the news that Robben was going to move to Real Madrid. The media’s sense of smell was Quite keen.
A lot of things happened later. For example, Robben was forced to play on the field several times before he recovered from his injuries. There was even one time when the team doctor took Robben to the coach’s locker room to oppose him, and he couldn’t change Mu. Rinho’s decision.
Robben himself also experienced the difference in the attitude of the head coach before and after him. For a young man in his early twenties, his greatest desire is to regain the trust of the head coach and return to the starting lineup, so he did not consider it. Consequentially, he dragged his body into the game again and again.
The final result was that Robben’s injuries were repeated frequently, and his state was also ups and downs. In the second half of last season, he was even placed on the bench by Mourinho, which directly led to the relationship between the two. The break also prompted Robben to escape the mind of Stamford Bridge.
Also as a head coach, Gao Han can understand Mourinho’s ideas, because professional football is so cruel, the relationship between the head coach and the players is like this, and the head coach must be strong, otherwise, the players in the locker room I didn’t even know how to die if I gave Sheng Tun alive.
Such cases happen every month in European football every year.
What’s more, Mourinho’s own pressure is also very great.
To put it bluntly, everything depends on performance.
But Gao Han can also understand Robben’s decision not to renew his contract and want to leave.
Because for him, he can no longer feel dependent on Chelsea, leaving is the best solution.
Sometimes, for some things, there is no absolute right and wrong, right and wrong.
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The man who is going to get married after all!
When Gao Han arrived at the hotel, Robben was wearing a silver-white gown, standing in front of the mirror, posing, and the bride, Bernadine Eriel, also stood by in a pure white wedding dress.
The two golden boys and girls look very good.
«Босс».
As soon as Gao Han entered the door, Van der Sar immediately greeted him.
This time Robben’s wedding, he invited more than a hundred relatives and friends, but he did not invite anyone from Chelsea, except for the national team friend Van der Sar.
“Hey, Edwin.” Gao Han smiled and hugged Van der Sar.
He also really didn’t understand why Robben, such a young attacking player, would have such a good relationship with a bad old goalkeeper in his 30s? This is totally unreasonable.
But sometimes things are so strange.
As soon as Gao Han appeared, everyone on the scene immediately looked at him. Although there were no media reporters present, they were basically fans. They had long been familiar with Gao Han’s name. It was an honor to be able to see real people with their own eyes.
Robben also took his fiancee by the hand, and both walked over to meet Gao Han.
Gao Han and Lin Xia also gave them a precious gift in accordance with Chinese traditional customs.
It can be seen that Robben was very happy to see Gao Han. He hurriedly tried on the gown. After checking the process of tomorrow’s wedding with the emcee, he immediately ran out, talking with Gao Han, Hans, Mendes and Van der Sar. Afternoon tea was drunk in the hotel restaurant.
Lin Xia was hosted by his bride, Ariel.
The topic happened to talk about Van der Sar’s transfer.
“You really decided to go to Manchester United?” Mendes was a little surprised.
Van der Sar is very old, almost thirty-seven years old, and he has switched jobs. Isn’t this a bit too much?
But Van der Sar nodded solemnly and said: “It’s decided that Chelsea today is no longer the Chelsea of the year. Whether it is the atmosphere within the team or the way the team plays are different, even I myself feel a bit uncomfortable. No more.”
Gao Han used his fiery eyes and glanced at it. Van der Sar’s condition remained quite good, and from last season’s Champions League final he is still Van der Sar of the year, and the level is still the top in Europe .
It’s no wonder that Ferguson can be appreciated.
“Boss, what do you think?” Van der Sar asked sincerely.
For Gao Han, he has always had an inexplicable trust.
Back then, it was Alpine. At his lowest point, he took him from Fulham to Chelsea and helped him reach the top in one fell swoop.
“I have no opinion. I have talked with Ferguson a few times. As he told you, he really intends to adjust Manchester United’s skills and tactics in recent years. I believe you will have better prospects for development at Manchester United.”
As the so-called emperor and courtier, Van der Sar and Robben were both introduced during the high cold period, and they have not received much attention during Mourinho’s time. Abramovich even has the idea of cleaning them out. Rijkaard’s coming to power will definitely bring a group of his own players, and their situation will be even more embarrassing.
Instead of that, it might as well just leave.
As the saying goes, the tree moves to die, and people move to live.
As long as you have the strength, are you afraid that you can’t mix in European football?
“Jorge, then you help me to talk to Manchester United.” Van der Sar looked at Mendes.
It can be seen that he has made this decision for a long time.
Mendes nodded and agreed.
Although Van der Sar is almost thirty-seven years old, but since Ferguson is interested and he has come to dig corners in person, he must try his best to obtain reasonable benefits for the players. This may be the last part of Van der Sar’s career. Contract.
Robben heard it from the sidelines, looked at his father again, and after looking back at Gao Han, he said: “Boss, I also decided to leave Chelsea. I want to go to Real Madrid.”
Looking at his expression, it took a long time to make this decision.
But after hearing this, Gao Han blurted out and shook his head: “No!”